Why therapy?
While many people have friends or family to talk to about their lives, your relationship with a therapist is special in that it's all about you. Therapy provides you a unique relationship where all your wishes, apprehensions, experiences and losses can be explored at your pace, with the focus solely on you and your needs. A therapist is a specialist who, among other things, is trained in listening, guiding, and helping you move closer to fulfillment.
How do I know you can help me?
I wish I could offer you a guarantee, but I can't. What I can say is that I see you're still reading this site. This tells me two things: 1. You're truly ready for a change, and 2. You're curious about what I have to say. In my experience, this is a rather solid foundation for a good therapeutic relationship.
Whom have you helped?
I have worked with adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of challenges including: having few friends, feeling confused and purposeless, failing at school/college, feeling sad and hopeless, worrying so much about so many things, not getting along with family members, learning how to raise strong children, and understanding how to deal with anger.
How often do I have to come in?
Therapy sessions are held weekly; any less frequent and it's difficult to establish momentum and a good working relationship. After you begin to feel some relief from your symptoms and get a good handle on your situation, we'll explore meeting less frequently. Our therapy sessions will be phased out gradually so you aren't abruptly left trying to maintain your new perspective all on your own.
Does this mean I'm really 'messed up'?
No. Some people in therapy have significant mental health disorders; some people are struggling with adjusting to something new in life; others are simply frustrated, worried, or dissatisfied for a whole range of reasons. All are looking for life to get better and be easier so they can be happier. There's nothing 'messed up' about that.